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Diploma: Community Nutrition

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SAQA ID16591
NQF Level6
Credits384
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Diploma: Community Nutrition is a 384-credit higher education qualification at NQF level 6. It is focused on community nutrition within the broader area of promotive health and developmental services, indicating an orientation towards nutrition-related support in community and health-development contexts. The available record indicates that its registration period ended on 30 June 2009, and its current status should be verified before relying on it for enrolment or progression decisions.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people interested in community nutrition and promotive health and developmental services. It should not be treated as evidence that a person meets the admission requirements for a particular programme or role.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide relevant preparation for work or further development related to community nutrition and promotive health services. No approved related-career mappings are available, and completing the qualification would not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Diploma: Community Nutrition
SAQA ID
16591
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
6
Minimum credits
384
Field
9
Subfield
Promotive Health and Developmental Services
Originator
Vista University
Registration end in source dataset
2009-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, particularly because the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the award will be recognised for the purpose you have in mind.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements, application process and any assessment or workplace-related requirements.
  • Ask the provider or SAQA whether the qualification is available for new enrolment, has been replaced, or has any current progression options.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 16591, NQF level and credit value on current official documentation before making a decision.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.